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Concedes three goals Daniel had three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus Charlotte FC.

Impact Daniel gave up three goals, including a late winner in stoppage time in Dallas' loss to Charlotte. He will face similar pressure next against Seattle Sounders, a team that has scored 38 goals in 28 MLS matches.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Charlotte clash Daniel (upper leg) is available for Saturday's MLS matchup after being omitted from the league's latest injury report.

Impact Daniel had been dealing with an upper leg issue after recently returning from a hamstring injury, but his absence from the latest injury report indicates he is cleared to return to action. The Brazilian goalkeeper had made two starts following his initial recovery before picking up the latest concern. Jonathan Sirois provided cover during his absence, but Daniel could reclaim the starting role now that he is available again.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Picks up upper leg issue Daniel is considered a doubt for the time being as he deals with an upper leg injury, per the MLS Player Status Report.

Impact Daniel has made two starts since returning from a hamstring injury, so an upper leg concern this quickly into his comeback raises understandable caution about whether the problem has fully resolved. Jonathan Sirois was the starter in his absence and would step back into the main role if Daniel is ruled out. The Brazilian still faces a late decision to determine his availability.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Three save in 0-0 draw Daniel registered three saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Austin FC.

Impact Daniel picked up his first clean sheet in four games since joining Dallas, having kept five clean sheets for the San Jose Earthquakes before this. He made three seaves for the secoind game in a row since making his retun from injury.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Signs new deal with Dallas Daniel has signed a contract extension with FC Dallas through the 2027-28 season, with club options for 2028-29 and 2029-30, the club announced.

Impact Daniel's Dallas tenure got off to a rocky start, as a hamstring injury suffered in just his second appearance sidelined him for seven games before he finally returned against Portland. The extension shows Dallas is still fully committed to him as their long-term option despite the early setback. He arrived this summer from the San Jose Earthquakes, where he made 77 regular-season appearances and tied a career high with five shutouts in 2026.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in return Daniel had three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Portland Timbers.

Impact Daniel returned to the starting eleven at the first opportunity after sitting out seven league games and put in a solid shift against Portland. He made three saves on the night, two of which came from inside the box, and he looked set to mark the occasion with a shutout before a stoppage time goal denied him. It was his second full game for Dallas, a spell in which he has made nine saves and let in two. Daniel's next outing will be against Austin on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

In starting XI Saturday Daniel (hamstring) has made the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Portland Timbers.

Impact Daniel is back in contention and immediately getting the nod over Jonathan Sirois despite having just returned from a seven-game absence in league play. This marks the Brazilian's 17th appearance in the 2026 MLS season. He was in excellent shot-stopping form before getting hurt, totaling 25 saves over his last five matches played. However, he failed to keep a clean sheet in his most recent 10 league games.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

FC Dallas acquire Nigerian winger Daniel Job | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing FC Dallas have acquired forward Daniel Job from Norwegian second-division side Kongsvinger IL, the club ann...

SEPTEMBER 2 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Out approximately two months Daniel is expected to miss approximately two months due to a hamstring injury, according to 3rd degree.

Impact Daniel suffered a hamstring injury while making a save during his second appearance for FC Dallas, forcing him off in just the 19th minute of the club's loss to San Diego FC. The injury has since been confirmed as a hamstring strain with an expected recovery window of around two months, a tough blow for a goalkeeper who had only just joined the club. In his absence, Jonathan Sirois, the former Montreal number one, has stepped in and delivered an outstanding performance against LA Galaxy, giving Dallas a credible fallback option, with Michael Collodi also available as depth behind him.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with injury in loss Daniel subbed off due to a thigh problem in the first half of Saturday's 1-0 loss to San Diego.

Impact Daniel's appearance ended early in this game, even though he had already made three saves. He's now at risk of missing upcoming contests, as a muscle issue could require multiple weeks for him to achieve a complete recovery. Meanwhile, Jonathan Sirois has acted as his replacement and will be in line for to start if Daniel is ruled out of the next games.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in draw Daniel had two saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Daniel made a couple of saves but faced a busy match in his first appearance back since the World Cup break. He has now conceded 17 goals in 16 matches after facing 65 shots, though his 73.4 save percentage leaves room for optimism despite the defensive issues in front of him. His next fixture comes against San Diego FC, who sit 14th in the Western Conference standings, presenting a favorable opportunity for a clean sheet.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

FC Dallas acquire Daniel from San Jose Earthquakes | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - DAL receive: Daniel - SJ receive: Up to $1 million GAM FC Dallas have acquired goalkeeper Daniel from the S...

JULY 9 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Heading to Dallas FC Dallas have acquired Daniel from the Earthquakes in exchange for up to $1 million in GAM, his new club announced Thursday.

Impact Daniel started in all but one of his 15 appearances for the Earthquakes before the 2026 FIFA World Cup break, and he's expected to maintain the No. 1 role in Dallas. The Brazilian goalkeeper has allowed 15 goals while making 45 saves and keeping five clean sheets before the trade.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Six saves, one goal conceded Daniel recorded six saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over Portland Timbers. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 85th minute.

Impact In each of the Earthquakes' last three games, Daniel logged six saves. But unlike the first two matchups, he did not concede multiple goals. Going into the World Cup break, Daniel has logged five clean sheets, 45 saves and 15 goals conceded in as many appearances across 2026.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Judd scores 2 goals, Daniel has 6 saves; Earthquakes beat Timbers 3-1, snap 4-game winless streak

Preston Judd scored goals in the second and 12th minutes, Daniel Munie also scored a goal, and the San Jose Earthquakes beat the Portland Timbers 3-1 to snap a four-game winless st...

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Concedes three goals versus Dallas Daniel recorded six saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus FC Dallas. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 93rd minute.

Impact Daniel faced an intense challenge as his team allowed plenty of shots during the week 14 loss. Despite the three goals conceded, the keeper stood out by denying five attempts from inside the box. Additionally, he made six total saves for the second straight game. Up next is a cup clash with Colorado followed by a trip to Portland, who have scored 13 goals over five home matches this campaign.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Six saves in defeat Daniel made six saves and allowed three goals in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Daniel delivered a strong individual performance in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat at Lumen Field, making six saves across 90 minutes in what was his side's first loss in nine games and only their second defeat of the 2026 MLS season, as the Sounders became the first team to score more than two goals against San Jose this campaign. Daniel has made 12 saves and conceded eight goals across his last five MLS appearances this season and will look to bounce back in the next match against Dallas.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Four saves in draw Daniel recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 36th minute.

Impact Daniel turned aside four of five Vancouver shots on goal Saturday as San Jose earned one point from the 1-1 home draw. Over his last five starting appearances, the experienced keeper has made nine saves and five clearances while conceding six goals. Daniel will look for a return to the clean sheet column Wednesday when San Jose travel for a midweek tussle versus Seattle.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Zero saves in 0-0 stalemate Daniel registered no saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Toronto FC.

Impact Daniel made no saves but conceded a goal. It was the fifth consecutive league fixture where the 31-year-old failed to keep a clean sheet. Daniel's next assignment will be against the Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

One save in powerful win Daniel recorded one save and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 5-1 win against Austin FC.

Impact Daniel made one save as San Jose won 5-1 against Austin. The keeper has kept five clean sheets in nine games. Of his five home games, this is one of only two that he hasn't kept a clean sheet. He has also only needed to make one save in his last two home games.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in victory Daniel registered three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 4-1 win versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Daniel came up with three saves in Sunday's 4-1 win against LAFC and was on the verge of logging his sixth clean sheet of the season before Reid Roberts' 74th minute own goal spoiled the shutout. San Jose continues to look elite at the back, conceding just three goals through eight matches while posting five clean sheets overall. He delivered big-time stops on Son Heung-Min and Denis Bouanga early in the second half as LAFC pushed for a breakthrough, then watched the Earthquakes flip the match with a six-minute burst, and he'll aim to stay in rhythm heading into Wednesday's showdown against Austin.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in victory Daniel recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Daniel gave up one goal in Saturday's 3-1 road win at Sporting Kansas City, getting beaten by Jacob Bartlett's opener in the 27th minute, but still turned in a strong performance between the sticks. He racked up three saves and came up big early, keeping the Earthquakes alive by shutting down SKC's best chances during a stretch of heavy pressure. The Brazilian has now started every match during San Jose's historic start with six wins and one loss, and allowing just two goals in six games shows how vital he's been to anchoring this dominant back line, with another test coming Sunday against LAFC.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Daniel made one save and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 3-0 win against San Diego FC.

Impact Daniel now has an incredible mark of five clean sheets in six starts. The goalkeeper wasn't really tested and made just one save for the third time over that span. He will now look to keep things rolling at KC on Saturday.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Six saves in cleansheet Daniel stopped all six shots he faced and had three clearances in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Vancouver.

Impact What a start to the year for Daniel. Four clean sheets in his first five appearances while only conceding once. His three clearances brought his total on the year 10 and have him firmly in the lead for Goalkeeper of the year. Daniel will look to keep it rolling on Saturday versus San Diego.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in 1-0 loss Daniel recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Daniel made three saves but was unable to prevent the only goal of the game. This was his first goal conceded of the season, having kept three clean sheets in his opening three games. He has already matched the number of clean sheets that he made last season. He has made three saves in each of the last two games, having only been needed to make one save in each of the first two games.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

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Judd scores 2 goals, Daniel has 6 saves; Earthquakes beat Timbers 3-1, snap 4-game winless streak